Posts by Scott Rae

Scott Rae

Scott Rae is professor of Christian ethics and dean of the faculty at Talbot School of Theology. A noted Christian scholar and ethicist, Scott is the author of such books as Moral Choices: An Introduction to Ethics; Business for the Common Good; and Beyond Integrity: A Judeo-Christian Approach to Business Ethics. He has a Ph.D. and M.A. in social ethics from the University of Southern California, a Th.M. in Old Testament from Dallas Theological Seminary, and a B.A.S. in economics from Southern Methodist University. He has served in a variety of teaching and leadership roles, including a term as president of the Evangelical Theological Society in 2015. Along with Sean McDowell (Ph.D.), Scott co-hosts the Think Biblically podcast at Biola University.

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Pro-Child Policies
with Katy Faust
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 19, 2024
Is it really true that no area of culture, politics or economics where we prioritize what is best for children? What are some of the biggest...
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Cultural Update: Genetic discrimination; Banning social media for minors; Listener questions
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 15, 2024
Topics this week: Scott & Sean dive into genetic discrimination, exploring gaps in U.S. laws that leave people vulnerable to genetic privacy...
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How to Think Biblically about Morality and Ethics
with Dave Horner
David Horner, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 12, 2024
How should we think biblically about morality in today’s culture? What do we way to the skeptic who insists that morality is nothing more than a...
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Cultural Update: Living together post-election; balancing grace & truth in conversations
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 08, 2024
Topics this week include: Reflecting on living with one another post-election, focusing on maintaining relationships amidst political differences....
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Sola Scriptura
with Ben Witherington
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 05, 2024
What do we mean by the phrase, sola Scriptura? What does it mean that the Bible is our authority for life today? How does that fit in a culture...
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Cultural Update: Resurrected as a chatbot; Young men falling behind; IVF followup
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — November 01, 2024
This week, Sean and Scott discuss: A murdered teenager was resurrected as a chatbot, raising ethical and theological concerns about AI misuse. A...
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Is IVF Morally Permissible: A Dialogue, Part 2
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 29, 2024
This week Sean and Scott continue the conversation about the morality of IVF. Don't forget to listen to Part 1, last week, when they defined and...
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Is IVF Morally Permissible? A Dialogue, Part 1
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 22, 2024
Is IVF ever morally permissible for Christians? And if so, what conditions must be met? Is it ever morally justified to freeze embryos? These are...
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Cultural Update: Criminalizing Surrogacy; Do DEI Investments Pay Off?; Prenuptial Agreements
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 18, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Italy criminalizes surrogacy abroad for its citizens, sparking controversy on LGBTQ rights and ethical...
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Taking Persons Seriously
with Mihretu Guta
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 15, 2024
The most fundamental question that our polarized culture faces is this — Who should be included in the human community? And on what basis? Should...
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Cultural Update: Risks of Marijuana Use; China Reverses One-Child Policy; AI Podcast Hosts
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 11, 2024
Topics this week: Growing concerns about the rising potency and health risks of marijuana use, with increasing reports of psychosis and addiction....
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Should Christians Support Israel?
with Jeff Myers
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — October 08, 2024
Why should Christians care about the conflict between Israel and Palestine? Why is there such a gap between Gen Z and other generations on viewing...
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Cultural Update: College wins Title IX case; Gender Divide in Gen Z; Students can't read an entire book
Scott Rae, Erik Thoennes — October 04, 2024
This week, Scott and special guest Erik Thoennes discuss: Hillsdale College wins an important Title IX court decision on religious freedom. A new...
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Revering God
with Thaddeus Williams
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae, Thaddeus Williams — October 01, 2024
Why is it often difficult to find pleasure and joy in God? If the chief end of man is to know and enjoy God, why do so many of us fall short? In...
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Cultural Update: Christians losing political influence; Is working from home a moral issue?
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 27, 2024
This week: Are conservative Christians losing political influence in America? The growing trend of children struggling to make friends raises...
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Faith for the Curious
with Mark Matlock
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 24, 2024
Are there non-Christians who are genuinely open to hearing about the Christian faith? According to Mark Matlock, author of Faith for the Curious,...
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Cultural Update: Christians against Bible in schools; Regrets about social media; Taliban restrictions on women
Rick Langer, Scott Rae — September 20, 2024
This week's topics: The Taliban imposes new, harsh restrictions on women in Afghanistan, raising concerns about women's rights and human dignity....
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Faith & Political Engagement
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 17, 2024
How should we approach the political arena as Christians? What exactly does the Bible give us when it comes to politics? How can we make sure that...
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Cultural Update: Are political opponents really our enemies?; A world beyond IVF; Diverse intelligence
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 13, 2024
This week Scott & Sean discuss: Are political opponents really our enemies? We dive into a Wall Street Journal op-ed challenging partisanship...
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The Supreme Court Chief of NC and Faith
with Chief Paul Newby
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 10, 2024
What people and events led Paul Newby to become the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of North Carolina? What historical evidence originally led...
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Cultural Update: Boomers vs. Younger Generations; Physician-Assisted Suicide in Canada; Sologamy
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 06, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: The funding disparity between baby boomers and younger generations in America. The ethical and moral concerns...
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Whole Heart Finances
with Shane Enete
Shane Enete, Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — September 03, 2024
What does it mean to submit your finances to the Lordship of Christ? What does that involve on a daily basis? What does it mean to baptize your...
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Cultural Update: Parental stress; Does Christian persecution exist in the US?; Selective moral outrage
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 30, 2024
This week, Sean & Scott discuss: The U.S. Surgeon General addresses the overwhelming stress faced by parents and the need for community and...
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Unnatural Death
with Richard Weikart
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 27, 2024
What can we learn from the history of euthanasia? What was the view of suicide and euthanasia in the ancient world of the Bible? How did the early...
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Cultural Update: Western Civilization's Need for Christianity; Abortion as a Social Good; Designer Babies
Sean McDowell, Scott Rae — August 23, 2024
This week, Scott & Sean discuss: Western civilization's need for Christianity The rising celebration of abortion as a social good reflects a...